Step 7
Application for the Diplomate Examination
Written and practical examinations
The complete application for examination to become a Diplomate of the ICAK must be received by the Corresponding Secretary 60 days before the examination. Paper submissions, in English and with chapter certification, must be received at least 90 days in advance. Before applying, confirm that you meet every eligibility requirement.
Download and complete the application
Complete the official form in English. Type or print clearly.
Gather the enclosures
- Itemised accredited hours. The number of accredited hours of AK study must be itemised and typed on a spreadsheet or Word document, and sent with the Course Credit Report (or equivalent) showing the signatures of the Certified Teaching Diplomate instructors, certified by the International Education Council at the time of the class.
- Your two papers. List on the application the titles and dates of two papers accepted for publication in the ICAK Collected Papers (any chapter) and evaluated by the Literature Review Committee of a chapter. Submit copies of both papers with the completed Chapter Paper Review Forms.
- Licensure. The states and countries in which you are licensed to practise.
- Your chosen sitting. The date and place at which you wish to sit the written examination and the practical examination.
- The fee of US $1,200, by cheque or PayPal.
Send everything to the Corresponding Secretary
Post the application and enclosures, or scan and email them. Either way, the complete application must be received by the deadline.
Dr Jay Marienthal, DC, DIBAK
Corresponding Secretary, International Board of Examiners
36 NE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, USA
jay@drjaychiropractic.com · +1 954 421 2644Email the Corresponding SecretaryPay the fee
Make cheques payable to I.B.E. or International Board of Examiners; cheques to any other payee cannot be deposited. From outside the United States, cheques must be in US dollars and drawn on a US bank.
Payment by PayPal is accepted and is often the most convenient method; the board adds a 5% service fee. Ask the Corresponding Secretary for PayPal payment details when you submit your application.